Monthly Archives: January 2008

Fruitwise guide to apple tree pruning-using the saw 0

The series of practical apple tree pruning tutorials continues with a look at the use of the pruning saw. You can use cheaper models (the Sandvik is OK) but for 3 years now we have only used the Silky Fox brand saws, specifically the Gomtaro Apple Ringo 300mm. This has a very thin blade and graduated tooth size which gives an exceptionally clean cut.

Fruitwise guide to pruning apple trees-spur thinning 0

Further advice on apple tree winter pruning from Fruitwise Heritage Apples. Inevitably there is some repetition and overlap between these tutorials, no matter. I also apologise for having a sniffly nose-sorry, but it is cold! Here I look at thinning overcrowded fruit spurs, more of a problem on some varieties than others.

Fruitwise guide to pruning apple trees part 2 0

Second in a series of tutorials from the Fruitwise orchard in Hampshire, England. These tutorials are fairly rough and ready, please comment and make suggestions, I will try to add more information.

Fruitwise guide to pruning apple trees-part 1 0

Stephen Hayes of Fruitwise Heritage Apples offers a series of video tutorials on pruning of apple trees. I do not claim to be an ‘expert’, I have learned about pruning from reading every book I could find and studying the trees themselves.